Description
Cool Indian summer days find refreshment in rose lassi, a silky yogurt drink perfumed with delicate rose essence. Creamy, smooth, and elegantly simple, this beverage invites you to savor a classic Indian cooling sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cold milk
Sweeteners:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
Flavoring and Optional Ingredients:
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 milliliters) rose water
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Pour plain yogurt and cold milk into a blender to create a smooth, velvety foundation for the rose lassi.
- Introduce rose water to infuse the drink with delicate floral essence, transforming the basic dairy mixture into an aromatic beverage.
- Enhance the flavor profile by incorporating honey or sugar, carefully adjusting the sweetness to personal taste preferences.
- Activate the blender and process the ingredients until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency with no visible lumps.
- For an extra refreshing experience, toss in ice cubes to chill the lassi and create a frosty texture.
- Transfer the blended lassi into a serving glass, ensuring a smooth pour that captures the drink’s creamy nature.
- Elevate the presentation by delicately sprinkling dried rose petals or a light dusting of cardamom powder on top.
- Serve the lassi immediately to capture its optimal temperature and vibrant flavors, allowing guests to enjoy the drink at its freshest moment.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by gradually adding honey or sugar, tasting as you go to achieve your perfect balance of flavor.
- For a vegan twist, swap dairy yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt and use plant-based milk for a dairy-free rose lassi.
- Enhance the aromatic profile by adding a pinch of ground cardamom directly into the blender for deeper, more complex floral notes.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the lassi colder longer and create a refreshing drinking experience without diluting the drink with too much ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg